Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) & Natural Heritage Flashcards
PPS stands for what?
Provincial policy statement
*What is a policy?
An official position
What piece of legislation makes provision for provincial policy statements/plans?
The Planning Act
What document sets out official position on topics of provincial interest?
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
What does the Provincial Policy Statement Address?
- Chapter 1: Building Strong Healthy Communities
- Chapter 2: Wise Use and Management of Resources
- Chapter 3: Protecting Public Health and Safety
***What do Special Policy Areas have to do with?
permitting development in exceptional situations
“You can build here, but you are well advised of the flooding risks”
What is meant by “Wise Use and Management of Resources”
General statement of “Natural features shall be protected for the long term”
***What 3 categories of “significant” are in the PPS context?
a) Wetlands
b) Woodlands
c) Other features and areas
What constitutes as “other features and areas” that are “significant”?
- ecologically important
- contributing to the quality and diversity of an identifiable area
**What makes Woodlands considered “significant”?
- ecologically,
- functionally, or
- economically important
What are the 8 Principles for Natural Heritage Protection
and Restoration?
- Approach
- Scale
- Quantity of Cover/Distribution
- Size
- Shape
- Matrix
- Connectivity
- Quality/Biodiversity
***What is Matrix Influence?
how the urban environment influences the natural environment
> eg. subdvisions have more impact than agriculture on adjacent areas
True of false: Decisions affecting planning matters must be consistent with the PPS.
True
What are two factors used to define the erosion hazard limits along shorelines and river valleys?
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- 100-year erosion allowance
- stable slope allowance
(Funny way to remember: some kids’ spending habits can be almost HAZARDous, but they are LIMITed by their ALLOWANCE anyway. If they get one.)
